May 7, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Heskett Center will be open on Study Day from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, May 8. The Wiedemann Natatorium will be open from 6:30-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.

May 6, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Financial Aid will be closed from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, for staff development. For financial aid questions, students can contact the WSU OneStop staff in 122 Jabara Hall or at 1-855-WSU-1STP (978-1787). Also, Accounts Receivable and cashiers in 201 Jardine Hall will close at noon Friday, May 8, for staff development.

May 6, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Community Research Mark A. Glaser Excellence in Creativity Aleksander Sternfeld-Dunn Excellence in Research Animesh Chakravarthy Academy for Effective Teaching Gina Brown and Brian Rawson Young Faculty Scholar Jingjun (David) Xu Leadership in the Advancement in Teaching Vinod Namboodiri Excellence in Teaching Animesh Chakravarthy

May 8, 2015 — By WSU News Services — We are looking for people to serve in full-time Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) positions starting July 2015 in Wichita, Newton and Lawrence. These positions require a one-year commitment. VISTA is an AmeriCorps national service program that brings eager volunteers and community organizations together to build capacity, provide indirect service and create sustainable solutions in efforts

May 5, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are asked to spread the word about a service opportunity. We are looking for graduates who want to serve in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) positions starting July 2015 in Wichita, Newton and Lawrence. These positions require a one-year commitment. Students could take classes in the evenings and on the weekends while they participate. VISTA is an AmeriCorps national s

May 5, 2015 — By WSU News Services — * WSU President John Bardo and Provost and Senior Vice President Tony Vizzini are hosting a series of informal, one-hour discussions about the role of innovation in a variety of subject areas and disciplines. Go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=president&p=/mth_listing/ for information on the remaining topics and schedule. * Student Support Services will close at noon today (Tuesday, May 5) becaus

May 5, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Join in celebrating the career of Kay Gibson, associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, from 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 8, in the Sudermann Commons Room, 132 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Gibson has been at WSU since 1998. Please reply by email to gina.rosas@wichita.edu.

May 7, 2015 — By WSU News Services — It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Walter Horn, professor in aerospace engineering, is retiring after 31 years of dedicated service to students, faculty, the College of Engineering and Wichita State University. Everyone is invited to join us as we honor him in a farewell reception from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, in Beggs Hall lobby. During his tenure at WSU, Horn has served as int

May 5, 2015 — By WSU News Services — A biometric screening, including lab work, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and BMI is available year-round from 8-11 a.m. Mondays-Fridays for faculty and staff at Student Health Services in Ahlberg Hall. Remember to fast 10-12 hours prior to the appointment, except for water and medications. The cost is $25.

May 4, 2015 — By WSU News Services — A story in the Sunday Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com raises concerns that I made decisions in 2013 that "threatened student safety." That's not true. Here are the most relevant facts: - In April 2013, a woman told Wichita Police that a Wichita State basketball player had sexually assaulted her. - The woman wasn't a student. - The alleged assault didn't occur on campus. - The incident was inv